Barberry, 2 gal, Cherry Bomb® Japanese

A wonderful thorny shrub with attractive deep crimson foliage and bright red berries in fall and winter. Compact, rounded form makes a wonderful low hedge. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil, but tolerates drought once established.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded
Mature Height: 1m (3 ft.)
Mature Spread: 1m (3 ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Birds

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Yellow
Flowering Time: April - May
Foliage Colour: Deep crimson red
Fruit: Ornamental red berries in the fall

Care

General Maintenance: Prune annually in late winter to shape.
Light: Full sun or lightly shaded location. Best leaf colours will develop in full sun.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates heat and moderate drought.
Soil: Thrives in average, well-drained soil; avoid poorly drained, wet sites.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.